Community Extra: Calendar for April 15-23, 2016

EVENTS

Musical jam: Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more at 7 p.m. April 15 (third Friday) at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Musicians welcome, or just come and enjoy the music. Hot coffee and refreshments provided. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Pancakes, Lake Stevens: A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. April 16 (third Saturday, September to May) at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. Cost is $6; children under age 4 are free. Proceeds benefit an upcoming VBS program. More info: 425-334-0421.

Pancakes, Monroe: 8-10:30 a.m. April 16 (third Saturday) at the East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Cost is $5, $3 under age 12. Proceeds benefit the center. More info: 360-794-6359.

Pancakes, Everett: 8 a.m.-noon April 16 at Cascade View Presbyterian Church, 1030 E Casino Road. The South Everett Lions Club event is a fundraiser for scholarships to benefit Cascade and Mariner students. Pancakes and syrup, eggs, ham, biscuits and gravy, and beverages for $8; children 5 and under free. More info: 425-337-0959.

April Pools Day, Terrace: Get water safety tips at April Pools Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW. Free pool activities follow from 5-6 p.m. Those who go through all the water stations get a free pass to the 6:15 p.m. recreation swim session that follows. More info: 425-776-9173.

Bazaar: The Snohomish Senior Center holds a spring bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16. The senior center is at 506 Fourth St. Over 40 vendors, bake sale, cafe open for food purchases. More info: 360-568-0934.

Recycling, shredding: Windermere Real Estate North and Friendly Earth offer a free recycling and document shredding event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16 at 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd. Recycle large appliances, car batteries, cellphones, computers, TVs, ink cartridges and more. Up to 20 banker boxes of paper for shredding. Donations for the food bank encouraged. More info: 425-776-1119.

Kittens, microchips: The Camano Animal Shelter Association holds its annual Little Whiskers Open House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 16. A “baby shower for the kittens who will flood the shelter during ‘kitten season.’” Donations of kitten food, formula, bottles and cash are welcome. Also at CASA that day, get $10 microchips for your cat or dog (cash only). The shelter is at East Camano Drive and Can Ku Road, Camano Island. More info: 360-387-1902, camanoanimalshelter.org.

Rain barrels: Rain barrels will be for sale 12-3 p.m. April 16 at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532, Camano Island. The pre-assembled barrels are $50 plus tax. More info: Kathryn, 425-377-7024.

April Pools Day, Everett: Forest Park Swim Center holds an April Pools Day water safety event, 12:30-2 p.m. April 16 at 802 E Mukilteo Blvd. Admission is a canned food or monetary donation. Get tips and practice, inflatable boat rides with safety lessons, a look at police marine operations, and more. More info: 425-257-8309.

Techfest: Techfest 2016 runs 1-4 p.m. April 16 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. Learn the difference between crowdsourcing and crowdfunding, get a free profile picture, learn digital photo editing, create in the “gadget gallery,” and go on a techie scavenger hunt to be entered in a drawing for a Kindle Fire. More info: 360-568-5000.

Tin cans: Learn about the historical value of the lowly tin can at a talk with Doug Rhoades, author of “Labels, Leadville and Lore,” 3 p.m. April 16 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. More info: 360-568-2898.

Roast beef dinner: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 17 at Utsalady Ladies Aid, 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Home-cooked pot roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cole slaw, a slice of homemade pie, and beverage for $14, children under 10 free.

DIY cleaners: Make your own non-toxic household cleaners at a free workshop, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 18 at the Henry M Jackson Conference Center at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Space is limited; first come, first served. Part of Earth Week at EvCC. More info: www.everettcc.edu/green/earth-week.

STEM Expo: The Edmonds School District’s annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Expo is set for 6-8 p.m. April 18 at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W. Over 300 projects on display from over 400 students. Scientific investigations, demonstrations, inventions and STEM club projects. More info: www.edmonds.wednet.edu.

Air-scrubbing plants: Learn how house plants can improve air quality at a free workshop, 10-10:20 a.m. April 19 on the second floor of Whitehorse Hall at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. A plant swap and sale starts at the same time and goes until 1 p.m. Ciscoe Morris speaks at noon. Part of Earth Week at EvCC. More info: www.everettcc.edu/green/earth-week.

E-recycling: Free electronic recycling is offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20 in parking lot F (outside near Glacier Hall) at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Computers, printers, cellphones and more. Part of Earth Week at EvCC. More info: www.everettcc.edu/green/earth-week.

Open house: Washington Connections Academy, a tuition-free virtual public school opening this year, hosts a free information session in Everett for families interested in learning about its online K-8 program, 12-1:30 p.m. April 21 at Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: 800-382-6010, www.connectionsacademy.com.

Brown Bag Lecture: Dungse Jampal Norbu gives “A Buddhist Monk’s Perspective on Earth,” 12:30-2 p.m. April 21 at the Edmonds Community College Black Box Theatre, 20310 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. A discussion about climate change from the perspective of Tibetan Buddhism. Free. Tickets available at the door starting at 11:15 a.m. More info: www.blackboxedcc.org.

Sock monsters: Teens are invited to make sock monsters, 1-3 p.m. April 22 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Socks, supplies and snacks provided. For grades 6-12. More info: http://goo.gl/wTM1jn.

Music for the Earth: Interfaith Climate Action holds “Lifting Our Voices for the Earth: A Sno-King Gathering for Earth Day,” 7-9 p.m. April 22 at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. Hear inspiring music, join in song, and learn about climate change and opportunities for getting involved in environmental causes. More info: 425-778-2119.

Spring Fair: The Celebrate Spring Weekend at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe is set for April 22-24. Carnival rides and games, exhibits, quilt and animal shows, racing, swap meet, historical displays, bazaar, kids fishing and more. Parking is $5. Admission is free. Amusement rides by ticket through Butler Amusements; discount wristbands available through April 21. More info: www.evergreenfair.org, 360-805-6700.

Block party: Mill Creek and Community Transit celebrate Earth Week with a Mill Creek Block Party, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 23 at the Annex Building and parking lot, 5720 Main St. Double-decker bus on display, guided bicycle trail rides, arts and crafts, games, face painting, food vendors, live music and prizes. More info: www.communitytransit.org/MillCreekBlockParty.

Safety fair: Everett holds a free public safety fair for the Casino Road community, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23 at Horizon Elementary School, 222 W Casino Road. Demonstrations, workshops, fire trucks, kitchen fire simulation, earthquake preparedness, car seat installation and more. More info: everettwa.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1622.

Doll show: The nonprofit Seattle Doll and Toy Collector’s Club holds its annual fundraiser, the Seattle Antique and Collectible Doll and Toy Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23 at the Nile Golf and Country Clubhouse, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Admission is $5, $2 children, free for ages 5 and under. More info: tinyurl.com/hd7tr7p.

Rummage sale: American Legion Post 178 holds a rummage sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23 to benefit scholarships. The Post is at 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. Donations for the sale also are welcome (drop off 4-7 p.m. Monday or 1-6 p.m. Wednesday). More info: 360-653-0155.

Grumpy trash: School-age children and their families are invited to see a short play, “Rhoda and the Grumpy Trash Can,” 2 p.m. April 23 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Visit the kingdom of ThrowAwaytia and learn how to properly recycle and the importance of waste reduction. More info: 360-568-2898 ext. 4041.

Art of Belonging: Professional organizer Rebecca Ross leads the program “Being Home: The Art of Belonging Wherever You Are,” 2-4 p.m. April 23 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. More info: 425-393-8202.

VFW celebration: Veterans of Foreign Wars Old Guard Post 2100 of Everett holds a celebration starting at 2 p.m. April 23 to mark its 85th year of service. Formal ceremony starts at 3 p.m., featuring Capt. Mark Lakamp of Naval Station Everett, Mayor Ray Stephanson, and Rep. Rick Larsen. Post 2100 was chartered April 25, 1931, by veterans from WWI and the Spanish American War. The Post is at 2711 Oakes Ave. More info: 425-252-2100.

Snohomish On The Rocks: Explore the local distillery scene at the annual Snohomish On The Rocks event, April 23 with two sessions available (2-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.). Tickets are $35 and include eight tastings, shot glass and $5 food truck voucher. A fundraiser for the nonprofit small business incubator GroWashington. More info: snohomishontherocks.com.

Dance performance: Reflections School of Dance presents “Celebrate Life,” an annual benefit dance performance, 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Suggested $15 donation. Proceeds benefit programs that fight human trafficking. A silent auction precedes at 6:30 p.m. More info: 425-338-9056.

WAYS TO HELP

Teddy bear drive: Drop off teddy bears 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at the Silver Lake Bartell Drugs, 11020 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Part of the drug store chain’s Teddy Bear Patrol benefit, which will distribute the bears to local first responders to give children in traumatic situations. No bears over 12 inches. More info: 425-379-5390.

Paint and wine: Assistance League of Everett Kitty Young Auxiliary holds a “Corks and Canvas” spring fundraiser, noon to 3 p.m. April 16. Get step-by-step help creating your own painting as you sip quality wines. Registration required. Tickets are $35. Seating is limited. More info: Gwen Duffy, duffyclanevt@comcast.net.

Latino education: The Latino Educational Training Institute’s annual dinner and dance fundraiser is set for 5-10 p.m. April 16 at Edmonds Community College’s Woodway Hall, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Tickets are $85 in advance, $95 at the door. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2516599, 425-775-2688.

Bingo for schools: Arlington Dollars for Scholars holds a Tropical Bingo Night fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. April 16 at President’s Elementary School, 505 E Third St. Prizes include gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. Cost is $15, $12 for a child. Wear something tropical for a free game. Food for sale. Proceeds benefit scholarships for graduates from the Arlington School District. More info: George Boulton, 360-435-3301.

Fundraiser: The Community Foundation of Snohomish County holds its annual Human Services Breakfast in Honor of Bob Drewel on April 20. For details and RSVP, contact MaryCait@cf-sc.org or 425-212-4056. More info: www.cf-sc.org.

Park clean-up: An Earth Day clean-up work part is set for 9 a.m.-12 p.m. April 23 at Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Drive, Mountlake Terrace. Bring your gloves and garden tools to help with weed control, litter cleanup and debris removal. No power equipment. More info: 425-776-1811.

EvCC breakfast: University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce is the keynote speaker for the Everett Community College Foundation benefit breakfast, 7:30 a.m. April 26 at EvCC’s Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St. To attend, RSVP by April 21 to foundation@everettcc.edu. More info: 425-388-9434.

Vendors: The Camano Center plans a Women’s Expo on April 30. Vendors welcome. More info: camanocenter.org, 360-387-0222.

Food donations: YWCA Pathways for Women shelter in Lynnwood is in need of the following food items: cereal, canned chicken, hearty soup, spaghetti sauce, dried potato flakes, minute rice, Betty Crocker complete dinners, snack food, and condiments. Donations can be taken to the shelter at 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood.

Toiletry drive: The YWCA is collecting donations of hygiene supplies in preparation for this year’s Project Homeless Connect. Needed are full-size containers and versions of body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo with conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, and razors for shaving. Drop off donations by June 16 to YWCA Everett Regional Center, 3301 Broadway, or YWCA Pathways for Women, 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood. More info: 425-258-2766, vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org.

Raffle for park: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 holds a raffle to raise money to help finish the Edmonds Veteran Plaza. Two pieces of original artwork by Post member and Fallen Heroes artist Michael Reagan will be raffled. Both feature current and former Seahawks players and coaches, who also autographed the works. A drawing will be held July 4 after the parade. Tickets are $5 each. Mail a check to VFW Post 8870, P.O. Box 701, Edmonds, WA 98020. Include your name, address and the word “raffle” in the memo line. Raffle tickets will be mailed back to you. More info: 425-245-8545.

Stanwood Camano center: The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, at 9612 271st St. NW in Stanwood, seeks a variety of volunteers. No experience necessary. The Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. More info: Michelle Griffith at 360-629-5257.

Camano Center: The Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island, seeks a variety of volunteers. More info: 360-387-0222.

Senior center, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, has volunteer opportunities. More info: 360-653-4551 or program@stillycenter.com.

Volunteer: Youthville in Marysville and Everett needs volunteers for its “Incredible Years” programs, which teaches parents how to build good relationships with their children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, do crafts with children or simply hold babies. Must be 18 or older. More info: 360-651-4444, johill@youthville.org.

Tutor: Everett Community College’s Adult Literacy Center seeks volunteers who can tutor adult learners two or more hours per week in reading, writing, basic math and English as a second language. Volunteers must be patient, have good literacy skills and be sensitive to a variety of learning styles and cultural backgrounds. Tutoring times and locations are flexible. Training is free with a six-month commitment. More info: vlp@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9524.

Assist cancer patients: The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and get mileage reimbursement. More info: Jerri Wood, 425-322-1114 or jerri.wood@cancer.org.

SENIORS

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Jim or Polly at 425-335-4324.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meetings are noon first and third Mondays in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, Puget Sound Singles: Singles over age 50 join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way, as well as movie nights, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

ASSISTANCE

Care planning: EvergreenHealth Monroe offers a free two-hour advance care planning workshop, 11 a.m. April 16. The workshop covers how to make decisions on end-of-life care and share your choices with others. Reservations required. More info: 360-794-1489.

Career fair: Edmonds Community College hosts its annual internship and career fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 19 in Woodway Hall 202 on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. More than 40 local employers with part-time, full-time, and internship positions. Free. More info: www.edcc.edu/careerfair.

CPR training: Premera Blue Cross and American Red Cross have partnered to provide south Snohomish County residents with two opportunities for free hands-only CPR training in April, including sessions starting at 3:30 and 5 p.m. April 21 at Edmonds Community College, as well as 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. April 30 sessions at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites. Free first aid kit. Registration required. More info: www.redcross.org, 425-740-2323.

Better Breathers: The Better Breathers Club for those with pulmonary disease meets at 1 p.m. April 22 in the Godard Room at EvergreenHealth Monroe, 14701 179th Ave. SE. Free but reservations required. Family and friends also welcome. More info: 360-794-1489.

Mill Creek help: Hope Creek Charitable Foundation, an arm of Gold Creek Community Church, holds a community service day May 14 and seeks projects in the Mill Creek-Silver Lake area. Those who need help can submit a project request at hopecreekcf.org/dayofhope. Volunteers also welcome. More info: volunteer@hopecreekcf.org, 425-876-7161.

Depression Bipolar: The Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second, third and fourth Mondays in the Rainier Room of the Medical Office Building at Providence Hospital Colby Campus, 1700 13th St., Everett. Supporting those with depression or bipolar disorder as well as their family and friends. More info: www.dbsasnoco.org or call 425-405-0786.

Mental illness: A National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection recovery support group meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays at Verdant Health, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free, confidential and safe support for those living with mental health challenges. More info: Cher Hill, 425-417-2109, my3ts@comcast.net.

Mental illness, family support: Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. A NAMI group for family members of adults living with mental illness to share ideas about coping and becoming better caregivers for their loved ones. More info: Wendy, 206-790-0162, wendyha@isomedia.com.

Mental illness, family support: For parents and caregivers of youth and adolescents up to age 20 living with mental illness, including ADHD. Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Look for “NAMI Basics” sign. More info: Carolyn or Michael, 425-347-5365, namicontact@gmail.com.

Suicide Loss: A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. For those grieving and surviving suicide loss. More info: Angie Drake, 425-622-3313 or scsuicideprevention.org.

Grief group: The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers a drop-in grief group, 2-3:30 p.m. every other Wednesday in the annex building of the Arlington Community Resource Center located behind the senior center at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. More info: 360-653-4551 ext. 234.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Several local chapters of this nonprofit weight-loss club meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free. More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at 360-658-1311.

Celiac support: A Celiac Disease Foundation support group meets 1 p.m. third Saturdays at the Camano Island Multi Purpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive. Free. More info: Stanwood@celiac.org.

Self-management: Trained presenter James Luark hosts an information and discussion group on “Construction Self-Management,” 1-3 p.m. Mondays at the Center For Healthy Living, 4100 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood. Join anytime. Free. Coffee and tea provided. More info: 425-330-2860.